Brookings,
SD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Geography - Geographic Information Sciences in Brookings United States | South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
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Brookings United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,081
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences provides graduate students with the chance to obtain a Master of Science Degree. Through structured coursework, seminars, internships, and guided research, the program equips students for careers in diverse fields including urban planning, remote sensing, GIS, public sector roles, academic research, corporate positions, and education. Additionally, it lays the groundwork for those wishing to continue advanced academic pursuits. Degree candidates should choose courses that establish a robust geographical foundation—covering theoretical frameworks, physical and human geography, and research methodologies—complemented, when suitable, by interdisciplinary coursework. Students can also explore collaborative initiatives like the EROS Data Center partnership and various internship options typically offered by planning organizations, government bodies, and private enterprises.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission.
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the US prior to enrollment at SDSU.
If you are completing your bachelors degree at the time of application you may submit an incomplete evaluation If you are accepted a complete transcript and or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official US transcripts where a degree is earned or will be earned and official US transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
The Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences has listed the following additional admission requirements
Submission of 12 page statement describing applicants interests in the masters program in Geography at SDSU
Submission of two 2 letters of recommendation from persons acquainted with the academic ability and professional competency of the applicant
A minimum of 9 semester credits of undergraduate coursework in geography preferably physical geography An additional 6 credits in the fields cognate to geography are required
GRE Not Required
TOEFL 79 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials 85
IELTS 6.5
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the US prior to enrollment at SDSU.
If you are completing your bachelors degree at the time of application you may submit an incomplete evaluation If you are accepted a complete transcript and or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official US transcripts where a degree is earned or will be earned and official US transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
The Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences has listed the following additional admission requirements
Submission of 12 page statement describing applicants interests in the masters program in Geography at SDSU
Submission of two 2 letters of recommendation from persons acquainted with the academic ability and professional competency of the applicant
A minimum of 9 semester credits of undergraduate coursework in geography preferably physical geography An additional 6 credits in the fields cognate to geography are required
GRE Not Required
TOEFL 79 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials 85
IELTS 6.5
Tuition
USD
13,081